The 26-year-old Oliver has had a tough 2023 as speculation over his professionalism has raised doubts over his future with the Demons. Today we will discuss about Clayton Oliver: Rumours| Bigfooty| Drugs| Personal issues.
Clayton Oliver: Rumours| Bigfooty| Drugs| Personal issues
Clayton Oliver (born 22 July 1997) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for the Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). A midfielder, standing 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) tall and weighing 87 kg (192 lb), Oliver is known for his inside abilities due to his handball and clearance work. He blossomed late in his junior career, where he struggled to play in the TAC Cup in 2014 and missed selection at the 2015 AFL Under 18 Championships.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Clayton Michael Oliver | ||
Nickname(s) | Clarry | ||
Date of birth | 22 July 1997 | ||
Original team(s) | Murray Bushrangers (TAC Cup)/Mooroopna Football Club | ||
Draft | No. 4, 2015 national draft | ||
Debut | Round 1, 2016, Melbourne vs. Greater Western Sydney, at MCG | ||
Height | 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
Weight | 87 kg (192 lb) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | Melbourne | ||
Number | 13 | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
2016– | Melbourne | 161 (51) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of elimination final, 2023.
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Rumours
Melbourne AFL coach Simon Goodwin has spoken out about three years of allegations of illegal drug use and strongly denied the claims.
However, the premiership winner made a surprise statement about troubled star Clayton Oliver, also revealing he has not spoken to Joel Smith after the Demons player was suspended for alleged cocaine use.
Goodwin has come under criticism after claims were made about a drinking session involving the coach and several players at the Hotel Sorrento in 2020.
Bigfooty
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Drugs
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has revealed he has yet to speak to Joel Smith after the forward tested positive for a banned drug, but has offered his support to embattled midfielder Clayton Oliver.
Smith was provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine on match day following Round 23, with his case now being investigated by the AFL’s integrity unit.
In a pre-recorded interview with SEN, Goodwin said he and Smith have not spoken since the revelation.
Personal issues
‘Disparate behavioral issues’: Pert Oliver, Smith, speaks on culture. Melbourne chief executive Gary Peart is adamant that recent off-field incidents involving star midfielder Clayton Oliver and forward Joel Smith are “isolated behavioral issues” and do not reflect the club’s wider culture.